As the only women’s, flat-track roller derby league in Montgomery County, MD, Free State Roller Derby (FSRD) is hometown and homegrown. Founded in November 2009, FSRD is 100 percent volunteer-run by a growing group of devoted skaters and Fresh Meat, and is backed by a dedicated crew of referees and non-skating officials (NSOs).

Melony Conviction

Name & Number: Melony Conviction, 22 (It used to be 22Life and always will be in my mind)

Preferred Position: Blocker

Hometown: Harford County, MD

Secret Talent: Recognizing one-hit pop wonders from the 80s.

Notable Injuries: A sprained ankle, a concussion, bruises whose color would best be described as "angry."

Likes: Knitting, languages, tarot cards, glam rockers, reading, guys with ginger beards, traveling, making to do lists (that I may or may not complete), samurai sudoku, cats, and cat-related paraphernalia.

Dislikes: Mean people, people who stand on the left side of the escalator, being hit in the face, forgetting to air out my pads and finding out they're still wet at the next practice.